Business Development Manager (BDM)

We are looking for an energetic and target-oriented Business Development Manager to drive the sales and distribution of our TNPSC-focused educational books and publications across Chennai and Madurai.

The role involves book sales, shop visits, dealer/distributor development, market expansion, and relationship management with bookstores, educational retailers, and distribution partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies for TNPSC books and educational publications.
• Conduct regular shop visits and meet bookstores, retailers, dealers, and distributors.
• Identify and onboard new dealers/distributors to expand market reach.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing retailers and distribution partners.
• Generate orders and achieve monthly sales and collection targets.
• Expand the distribution network across assigned territories.
• Monitor market demand, competitor activities, pricing, and product movement.
• Ensure proper availability and visibility of publications at retail outlets.
• Follow up on outstanding payments and support collection activities.
• Identify new market opportunities and potential business partners.
• Submit regular reports on shop visits, orders, sales, collections, and market feedback.
• Coordinate with internal teams for stock availability, dispatch, billing, and order fulfillment.
• Travel within the assigned territory as required.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience: 2+ years in sales / business development, preferably in book publishing, educational products, FMCG, or distribution.
• Experience in B2B sales, dealer/distributor management, or retail sales will be an advantage.
• Candidates with experience in the Tamil Nadu book market are preferred.
• Good knowledge of TNPSC preparation books and the competitive-exam market will be an advantage.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and achieve sales targets.
• Willingness to travel extensively for shop visits and market development.
• Candidates should be based in or willing to work in Chennai or Madurai.
• Knowledge of local language ( Tamil )

Key Skills

Business Development | Publication Sales | Book Sales | Dealer Management | Distributor Management | Retail Sales | Shop Visits | Market Expansion | B2B Sales | Collection Follow-up | Negotiation | Customer Relationship Management | TNPSC Books

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person